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Anonymous

09/01/25(Mon)23:39:10 No.106459066

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Anonymous 09/01/25(Mon)23:39:10 No.106459066 Archived

Today I learned that the hardware I use is closed source.

Anonymous
09/01/25(Mon)23:40:19 No.106459071

Anonymous 09/01/25(Mon)23:40:19 No.106459071

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>>106459066

Anonymous
09/02/25(Tue)00:29:48 No.106459314

Anonymous 09/02/25(Tue)00:29:48 No.106459314

>>106459066
is it though?

Anonymous
09/02/25(Tue)01:58:56 No.106459774

Anonymous 09/02/25(Tue)01:58:56 No.106459774

>>106459314
Yes because the firmware are proprietary blobs and shit and the blueprints aren't public

Anonymous
09/02/25(Tue)02:02:45 No.106459795

Anonymous 09/02/25(Tue)02:02:45 No.106459795

>>106459066
What a fool you are. How could you be so naive?

Anonymous
09/02/25(Tue)02:51:22 No.106460035

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>>106459066
>today I learned that even Free Software Foundation allows proprietary firmware blobs on their certified "Free" hardware
>today I learned that there is no network hardware (including modems in phones etc.) without proprietary firmware blobs
>today I learned that there is proprietary firmware blobs in RISC-V, Raptor Talos II etc.
>today I learned that GrapheneOS, LineageOS, ReplicantOS, Pinephone, Librem etc. all call home to Google and has proprietary firmware blobs and closed modem
>today I learned that all dumb phones have proprietary firmware blobs, closed modem and 24/7 location tracking
>8 of the 4chan moderators are FBI and spam anti-FOSS propaganda, advertise Brave, Windows and macOS 24/7 (did come out after 4chan hack)

Still remember, every tiny step towards privacy and security matters. It sounds retarded if you use Windows 11, Steam and only change from Brave to Librewolf, but it helps. If you switch to Linux but still use Steam, it still helps. If you fear wifi 3D scan technology and devices that can listen you from far away, it still helps if you don't have internet connected proprietary camera system inside of your house.

Don't stress about it. Also, have fun. Try Qubes OS just for fun. Maybe check if you can install OpenWRT and if you are ok with it, try buying used supported router and install LibreCMC. Yes, even that certified "Free" LibreCMC router has proprietary firmware blobs, but eating as little shit as possible always helps even if these steps feel tiny and useless.

Anonymous
09/02/25(Tue)02:54:37 No.106460053

Anonymous 09/02/25(Tue)02:54:37 No.106460053

Just polish s rock until you get a silicon wafer

Anonymous
09/02/25(Tue)03:41:57 No.106460327

Anonymous 09/02/25(Tue)03:41:57 No.106460327

>>106459066
Windows 11? That's alright buddy, we all make mistakes sometimes

Anonymous
09/02/25(Tue)05:26:50 No.106460946

Anonymous 09/02/25(Tue)05:26:50 No.106460946

>>106460035
>>8 of the 4chan moderators are FBI and spam anti-FOSS propaganda, advertise Brave, Windows and macOS 24/7 (did come out after 4chan hack)
the proof is in my ass

Anonymous
09/02/25(Tue)06:56:43 No.106461550

Anonymous 09/02/25(Tue)06:56:43 No.106461550

Well there's some open source BIOS/UEFI firmware at least.